JADEN MCDANIELS NEWS

Wolves stop skid, avenge recent loss with romp over Mavs

Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points and nine rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves made up for a narrow loss at Dallas four days earlier by tightening up their defense and blowing o...

MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota faces Dallas in conference matchup

Minnesota plays Dallas in a matchup of Western Conference teams

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix takes road win streak into matchup with Minnesota

Phoenix will try to keep its five-game road win streak alive when the Suns take on Minnesota

MARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Edwards gets extra defensive duties with Jaden McDaniels out for Wolves Anthony Edwards is being asked to take on more crucial defensive assignments with Jaden McDaniels out. "He wants to win those matchups," coa...

MARCH 22, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Doncic leads Dallas into matchup with Minnesota

Luka Dončić leads Dallas into a matchup with Minnesota averaging 28.1 points per game

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Towns, Edwards star, Wolves beat Giannis-less Bucks 138-119

Karl-Anthony Towns had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Anthony Edwards scored 25 for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 138-119 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, who were playing withou...

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with high-ankle sprain Coach Chris Finch said Wednesday that McDaniels is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, Jace Frederick of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact McDaniels sustained his injury Monday against the Spurs and is slated to miss at least two weeks before he's re-evaluated near the end of March. However, his diagnosis signals that he could be sidelined longer than two weeks. Jarred Vanderbilt (quadriceps) and Taurean Prince should see an uptick in playing time in McDaniels' absence.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden McDaniels sidelined with ankle injury, will be reassessed in two weeks Forward Jaden McDaniels sustained the injury when he was going up for a rebound in the final minute of the Wolves' 149-139 victory in San An...

MARCH 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Jaden McDaniels out indefinitely with ankle sprain Jaden McDaniels is out “indefinitely” with a left ankle sprain suffered with 42 seconds remaining in the team’s 10-point win over San Antoni...

MARCH 16, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

To be reassessed in two weeks McDaniels suffered a sprained left ankle during Monday's game against the Spurs and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Impact McDaniels has been an important part of the Wolves' defensive gameplan. He's started 31 games this season, with averages of 8.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 blocks in those games. At best, it sounds like he could return at the end of the month, but fantasy managers should be prepared for the forward to miss time into April, possibly bumping up against the postseason. While McDaniels is shelved, more minutes will be in store for Jarred Vanderbilt (quadriceps), Taurean Prince and other forwards.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury McDaniels left Monday's game against the Spurs after suffering an ankle injury, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact McDaniels suffered the injury during the second half and had to be helped to the locker room. The team did not provide any further updates, but he was unsurprisingly unable to return. If McDaniels is forced to miss an extended period of time, look for Taurean Prince and Josh Okogie to step into more playing time.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday McDaniels will start Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact With Jarred Vanderbilt (quadriceps) out, McDaniels joins the starters. In his past five starts, he's averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 blocks in 26.8 minutes.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outdoes Vanderbilt in move to bench McDaniels tallied 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three blocks and one assist in 32 minutes Friday in the Timberwolves' 118-110 loss to the Magic.

Impact With both Anthony Edwards and Jarred Vanderbilt healthy and in the lineup for the first time since Feb. 28, McDaniels headed to the bench following a five-game run in the starting five. The demotion to the second unit didn't come with a decreased role, as McDaniels saw 12 more minutes than Vanderbilt and handily outplayed him. Even if Vanderbilt retains his spot on the top unit moving forward, McDaniels should continue to split minutes with him at power forward and remain relevant in at least 14-team leagues and deeper.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic rally, end Timberwolves' winning streak at 6 games

Mo Bamba scored 27 points, Markelle Fultz and Mo Wagner did most of Orlando’s scoring in a big second-half rally and the Magic beat Minnesota 118-110 on Friday night to end the Tim...

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench McDaniels will come off the bench Friday against the Magic.

Impact With the Wolves essentially at full health, McDaniels will resume his usual bench role. As a reserve, he's averaged 9.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 24.7 minutes.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves beat Trail Blazers 135-121 for 4th straight win

Karl-Anthony Towns had 36 points and 15 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a late run to hold off the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 135-121 for their fourth straig...

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Towns, Reid score 20, lead Timberwolves past Thunder 138-101

Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid each scored 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 138-101 for their third straight win

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting for injured Edwards McDaniels will start Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Anthony Edwards (knee) is sidelined, so McDaniels gets the nod at small forward. In his past 10 starts, he's averaged 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 blocks in 27.8 minutes.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Towns hits late 3-pointer as T-Wolves hold off Cavs 127-122

Karl-Anthony Towns hit a 3-pointer with 11.8 seconds left and the Minnesota Timberwolves survived Cleveland’s comeback for a 127-122 win over the Cavaliers

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores game-high 12 points in loss McDaniels scored 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and grabbed two rebounds during Friday's 50-48 loss to Team Barry during the Rising Stars competition at All-Star Weekend.

Impact McDaniels scored nine of Team Payton's first 16 points but was shut down until he connected on a three in the later stages of the competition. Overall, the second-year player out of Washington was efficient en route to a team-high 12 points, but he failed to contribute elsewhere.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in double digits again McDaniels finished Wednesday's 103-91 loss to the Raptors with 18 points (6-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 30 minutes.

Impact After starting in the second half of Tuesday's overtime win over the Hornets, McDaniels remained in a bench role Wednesday when Anthony Edwards (ankle) was surprisingly cleared to play in the second half of the back-to-back set. Edwards (six points on 0-for-8 shooting from the field) struggled badly against Toronto, however, while McDaniels delivered another impressive showing in extended playing time. He's now scored in double digits in four of his last five games while averaging 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.2 treys and 0.8 blocks. Even if Edwards quickly returns to top form coming out of the All-Star break, McDaniels has still made a compelling case to poach minutes from starting power forward Jarred Vanderbilt.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors' Trent hits 30 points again in 103-91 win vs. Wolves

The Toronto Raptors were without All-Star Fred VanVleet but beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-91

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Excellent in OT victory McDaniels produced 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four steals across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 126-120 overtime victory over th...

Impact McDaniels played 37 minutes to help make up for the loss of Anthony Edwards (ankle) mid-game, and he made the most of his opportunity. His 18 points were just four shy of his season high, and it was just the seventh time this season that he's racked up at least three assists. Defensively, the four steals matched a season high, and it was his third effort of the season with multiple steals and blocks.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Towns scores 39, Wolves beat Hornets 126-120 in overtime

Karl-Anthony Towns had 39 points and 15 rebounds, D’Angelo Russell added 18 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves came back to beat the Charlotte Hornets 126-120 in...

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edwards' milestone game leads Timberwolves over Pacers

Anthony Edwards celebrated a milestone moment by scoring 37 points and leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 129-120 victory at Indiana

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS